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First Impressions: Spontaneous Giving Insights

In this free Blackbaud Institute report, you’ll hear directly from spontaneous, first-time donors to learn what motivates them and how you can harness this generosity for your mission.

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Webinar: First Impressions: Harnessing the Power of Spontaneous Givers

Watch Now | Learn how to make a lasting first impression that leads to not only securing that first gift but lasting support. Hear from the experts on the value of investing in these modest spontaneous gifts now and how incremental changes can increase access to philanthropy for vital but under-represented donor groups.

Charitable Support Across Generations

Are you effectively reaching and engaging all generations of supporters with your fundraising efforts? Discover the charitable support habits and preferences of Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers. Regions: UK and Ireland; Canada; and Australia and New Zealand

Gen Z at the Table

1/3 of Gen Z supporters plan to increase giving this year. Are you ready to meet them? Explore Gen Z giving behavior in this new report.

Who We Are

The Blackbaud Institute is a research lab illuminating essential operations of the the social impact community. Through research grounded in Blackbaud’s philanthropic dataset—the world’s most robust—and leading sector expertise, the Institute explores fundraising, nonprofit financial management, CSR, grantmaking, education and more.

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Recipient organizations and causes

115+

Countries impacted through giving and volunteering

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